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|(AP) — The following are the
Kswers of the major presidential
ipididates to the question: “Do
®u support federal ‘takings’ legis-
Jon that would require payment
federal environmental regula
tions reduce property values?”
Bill Clinton
'No. I support protecting pri-
|te property. If the government
;es someone’s property, the gov-
ment should pay. ... But the so-
led ‘takings’ legislation intro-
iced as part of the Republicans’
mtract with America’ goes be
nd constitutional protections: It
mid cost taxpayers tens of bil-
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lions of dollars and weaken safe
guards for public health, safety,
and the environment.”
Bob Dole
“I believe constitutionally pro
tected private property rights of
individuals — farmers, ranchers,
small business owners — have
too often been disregarded. Last
year I introduced legislation to
protect these rights while provid
ing a balance between public
need and individual liberty. Re
forms are needed to ensure that
the government only be allowed
to take private property as a last
resort, and, when necessary to do
so, to insist that compensation be
paid to the property owner.”
Ross Perot
“Yes, in cases where the owner
has purchased his or her land be
fore the environmental concern
was known. We should not be re
warding speculators who pur
chase sensitive land in the hope
that they can reap a profit from
the federal government.”
Kemp faces difficulty in seeking unity
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jack Kemp preaches
jie gospel of inclusion. From the projects of
luth-central Los Angeles and Chicago’s
mth Side. From atop a restaurant chair in
lew York’s Harlem.
But no matter how many appeals for GOP
Dtes Kemp makes, many blacks can’t forget
latone of his first acts as the Republican vice
residential nominee was to switch positions
n affirmative action and immigration.
‘‘Racial unity is important, but there is a big
ifference when you’re practicing and talking
n a podium,” said Jahar Haque, a cancer re-
:archer at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation,
ho heard Kemp speak on Monday.
In Knoxville, Tenn., state legislator Joe
rmstrong complained that Kemp’s message
hanged when he became the vice presiden-
al nominee.”
"We know that his record is the complete
opposite of his running mate, Bob Dole,”
Armstrong said last week.
Kemp had split with the party — and GOP
presidential nominee Dole — over proposals
to let states deny public education to children
of illegal immigrants. He also criticized a 1996
California ballot measure to end state pro
grams that award jobs or college admissions
on the basis of race.
He switched positions to fall in line with
Dole after he was plucked from the political
sidelines for the Republican ticket’s No. 2 spot
in August. Kemp rejects any suggestion that
he’s done an about face.
‘‘Unity does not require unanimity,” he says.
Ramadan Salih, vice president of the Met
ropolitan Republican Association in Cleve
land, where Kemp campaigned Monday, said
his party needs to work harder to win the tra
ditionally Democratic minority vote.
“They have to start to reach minorities by
getting with the people on the ground floor,”
he said. ‘Tn the future, we hope to make
things better.”
David Bositis, senior analyst at the Joint Cen
ter for Political and Economic Studies, a black
think tank, said Kemp’s vow to “carry the word
to every man, woman and child, of every back
ground” won’t be enough to move chunks of
black votes into the Republican column.
“It’s going to have to be a case where the
Republicans offer a lot more up front in terms
of seriousness in getting black support than
simply the idea that Jack Kemp was nominat
ed to be vice president,” said Bositis.
But Milton Bins, chairman of the Council
of 100, a black Republican group, dismissed
that notion. “This notion that black people
will not vote Republican is an outrage,” Bins
said. “It’s an error.”
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The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 State of Texas Hazing Law:
Texas Hazing Law
Texas A&M University
On August 31, 1987, a new law went into effect in the State of Texas regarding HAZING. Below
is an abbreviated summary, in question and answer form, of the contents of that law and the
applicability and implications for students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. THIS IS
ONLY A SUMMARY. Certain points in the law have been omitted in this summary for editorial
purposes. For the full text of the law, please see Appendix VI of the 1995-96 University Regula
tions.
What is the definition of Hazing?
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of
Texas A&M University, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student,
that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging,
being initiated into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organiza
tion whose memberships are or include students at Texas A&M University. The term included
but is not limited to:
(a) Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic
shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity.
(b) Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements,con
finement in a small place, calisthenics, or other activities that subjects the student to an unrea
sonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the stu
dent.
(c) Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or
other substance which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely
affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.
(d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the stu
dent extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or
dignity of the student or discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an
educational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the or
ganization or the institution rather than submit to acts described in the subsection.
(e) Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which
involves a violation of the penal code.
In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include:
(a) Misuse of authority by virtue of your class rank or leadership position.
(b) Any form of physical bondage.
(c) Any form of “Quadding”.
How do I commit a hazing offense?
A person commits an offense if the person:
(a) Engages in hazing
(b) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing.
(c) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur.
(d) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student
of Texas A&M University, or firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred,
and knowingly fails to report said knowledge in writing to the appropriate University official.
Does it matter if I did not intend to hurt anyone?
No. Texas A&M’s policies state that if one of the above occurs, it is HAZING, regardless of
the intent.
Does it matter if the person being hazing agrees to the activity?
No. The new law and Texas A&M’s policies state that if one above occurs, it is HAZING, re
gardless of the consent or cooperation of the recipient.
What is the penalty if I am found guilty of hazing?
(a) Failing to report hazing:
Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
(b) Hazing resulting in no serious bodily injury:
Fine of $500 to $1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail.
(c) Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury:
Fine of $1,000 - $5,000 and/or 180 days to 1 year in jail.
(d) Hazing resulting in death:
Fine of $5,00 - $10,000 and/or 1-2 years in jail.
(e) Except where the hazing results in death, the student may be required to perform com
munity service in lieu of confinement in jail.
(f) The student may also be subject to University disciplinary action, up to and including re
moval from the University, in addition to or regardless of any penalty imposed by the state.
Can an organization be found guilty of hazing?
Yes. An Organization commits an offense if the organization condones or encourages haz
ing or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization com
mits or assists in the commission of hazing.
Can I get into trouble for reporting hazing?
No. Any person who reports a specific hazing incident involving a student to an appropriate
University official is protected from civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in
bad faith or with malice is not protected by this section.
Where do I report hazing?
Office of the Commandant (845-2811) if the hazing was committed by members of the
Corps of Cadets.
Department of Student Activities (845-1133) if the hazing was committed by members of
a Greek organization or other recognized student organization.
Student Judicial Affairs Office (845-5262) all other incidents of hazing.
The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 state of Texas Hazing Law
shown above:
Student Organization Hazing Violations:
Organization name: Alpha Kappa Psi
Date of Incident: February 28, 1995
Description of Incident: Subjecting pledges to activities that “intimidates or threatens the stu
dent with ostracism, that subjects the student to mental stress, shame or humiliation, or that
adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student”. Pledges were blindfolded, led
into a room and told to kneel; when the blindfolds were removed they found bowls of ice cream
and no utensils and were told to eat the ice cream. Pledges were subjected to ridicule by ac
tive members as they attempted to eat the ice cream in this manner. Some pledges were told
the ice cream contained alcohol although it did nqt.
Action Taken: The chapter was put on a one year probation. They must revise the chapter
pledge program and submit it to the Department of Student Activities. The chapter was also re
quired to sponsor an educational program on Texas Hazing Laws and University policies.
Organization name: Company P-2, Texas A&M University Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall 1995 Semester and earlier
Description of Incident: It had become “company policy” for cadets of the sophomore class to
be hit periodically by a junior cadet for “motivational purposes”. Additionally, other cadets were
sometimes hit with an ax handle for “passing down” positions or for similar reasons. Refusal to
accept licks was allowed, but few declined.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for those individuals involved with sanctions rang
ing from University suspension for two semesters to multiple Corps disciplinary actions. Com
pany P-2 was placed on Conduct Probation and most of the leadership was replaced.
Organization name: Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: February, 1996
Description of Incident: Activities that included, but were not limited to forced exercise, sleep
deprivation, forced ingestion of inedible mixtures, exposure to the elements, forced work.
Action Taken: Fraternity on a 2 year probation through Spring 1998; meetings with Greek af
fairs staff 2 times per semester throughout probation; sponsor and fund an outside speaker on
positive pledge programming for Greek community; 400 hours of community service to be com
pleted by 75% of chapter membership by Spring 1996; semester report for each pledge class
and risk management program; written letter of apology to landowner where hazing took place.